Good morning, Tulsa.

Tulsa-area shelters join the free Paws and Pumpkins adoption event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Claremore Expo Center — featuring family activities and live dog trainer demonstrations meant to connect adoptable pets with new homes.

Manna Air Delivery is expanding its air delivery service in east Tulsa with two new bases launching this week and a third base planned later to supply residents with meals, groceries, and essentials.

The service runs Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

Tulsa Public Schools announced that nominations are open for the 2027 Teacher and Support Professional of the Year award, inviting families, staff and community members to submit a nomination form by Nov.

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OSU Center for Health Sciences hosted its first Orange Impact event Thursday, raising over $800K for a new wellness center and scholarships with a $500K pledge from Judge Terence Kern and his wife at a gathering of about 160 people.

Tulsa Public Schools announced Monday, Oct.

5 an expanded partnership with Tulsa Tech to launch Oklahoma’s first polytechnic high school at Central High School. Students can study in tracks (health and emergency services, automotive and transportation, technology and infrastructure, personal professional services) to access high-demand career pathways.

At Rhoades Elementary, two students anchor a daily mini newscast that begins with the Pledge of Allegiance, flag salute + Tiger Creed before sharing announcements, cafeteria menus and a joke of the day.

Librarian Eric Schmidt helps them build on-camera confidence.

Students at Broken Arrow Options Academy built dog houses for BARC Rescue to help local animals and practice construction skills.

The project (using a single sheet of plywood) demonstrates teamwork and will support animal care during winter.

The Owasso Police Department announced nighttime lane closures Monday through Thursday on Highway 169, between East 56th and East 86th Streets, for pavement grinding.

The work will run from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to ease daytime traffic (closures may extend if needed).

State officials warned retailers that kratom products exceeding legal potency limits may lead to company liability after one man overdosed and nearly died in April—prompting a strict health advisory.

FC Tulsa vs Loudoun United Pro Soccer Match

FC Tulsa sits in first place in the USL Western Conference, and Friday’s home match is sure to be a thriller—just as $1 Beer Section Night returns to ONEOK Field. Today in Tulsa readers can enjoy up to 50% off day of game prices with this special offer.